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Pollie

Kerb Cairn (Prehistoric)

Site Name Pollie

Classification Kerb Cairn (Prehistoric)

Canmore ID 6018

Site Number NC71NE 17

NGR NC 7577 1630

Datum OSGB36 - NGR

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  • Council Highland
  • Parish Clyne
  • Former Region Highland
  • Former District Sutherland
  • Former County Sutherland

Archaeology Notes

NC71NE 17 7577 1630.

(NC 7577 1630) Cairn (NR)

OS 6"map, (1963)

A large, partly turf-covered cairn, found during field investigation on the south-facing lower slopes of Pollie Hill. It is about 11m in diameter, 1m high and is slightly hollowed on top. Large kerb stones are visible especially on the southern perimeter.

Visited by OS (W D J) 15 July 1961.

A cairn, as described, situated on a false crest. The north side has been encroached upon by ploughing and afforestation.

Visited by OS (J M) 25 November 1975.

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